Jed, the Poorhouse Boy (1899)

Jed, The Poorhouse Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. in 1899. The story follows the life of Jed, a young boy who is orphaned and sent to live in a poorhouse. Despite the harsh conditions and the abuse he suffers at the hands of the overseer, Jed remains determined to make a better life for himself.Jed's fortunes begin to change when he is adopted by a wealthy family who take him in as their own. However, Jed soon discovers that the family has their own set of problems and secrets, and he must use his wits and resourcefulness to help them overcome their difficulties.Throughout the novel, Alger Jr. explores themes of perseverance, hard work, and the importance of family. He also highlights the struggles faced by those living in poverty and the ways in which society can work to help those in need.Jed, The Poorhouse Boy is a classic example of Alger Jr.'s popular ""rags-to-riches"" stories, which were popular in the late 19th century. It is a heartwarming tale of a young boy's journey to overcome adversity and find his place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.